# Laurels Playschool

Laurels Playschool is a full-day nursery at Euxton Youth And Community Centre, Laurel Avenue, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6AY, in Euxton, Lancashire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laurels-playschool-ey536653  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Euxton Youth And Community Centre, Laurel Avenue, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6AY
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01257 266553
- Website: http://www.thelaurelsplayschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY536653

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536653

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY536653). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536653)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536653)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536653)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Euxton Youth And Community Centre, Laurel Avenue, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.669764,-2.684156

- Station: Euxton Balshaw Lane, 0.8 miles
- Station: Buckshaw Parkway, 1.0 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mile Stone Meadow, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Balshaw Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Woodlea Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Leyland Methodist Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bodies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bodies-nursery-309726) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Euxton Pre-School 22 LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/euxton-pre-school-22-ltd-2725376) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Partou Euxton Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-euxton-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2518503) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Explorers Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-and-pre-school-ey539307) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Yarrow Valley Nursery And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yarrow-valley-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey543458) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Buckshaw Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buckshaw-village-nursery-ey428068) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Laurels Playschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Laurels Playschool Good at its inspection on 17 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Laurels Playschool take?

Laurels Playschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Laurels Playschool?

Euxton Balshaw Lane is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Laurels Playschool?

You can call 01257 266553 and visit www.thelaurelsplayschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536653)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Laurels+Playschool&query_place_id=ChIJYzdgknMNe0gRrR6U5J-7XV0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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